Criminal Justice Major

Criminal Justice Major

Criminal Justice at Messiah College

Restorative justice is at the heart of the criminal justice major at Messiah College.

The criminal justice program at
Messiah College will equip you to be an agent of social change and will
encourage you to actively work toward what one sociologist calls “the
good society.” Study the causes and responses to crime and the many
criminology theories associated with it.

In this liberal arts and
professional major, you also will study issues related to crime and
justice from the restorative justice perspective and will grow in how
you think about responsible citizenship. Steeped in biblical principles,
restorative justice seeks healing, wholeness and reconciliation for all
parties touched by crime.

Criminal justice major distinctives

As a criminal justice major at Messiah College, you’ll be able to:

Gain professional experience
through internships with social services agencies and government
entities such as police departments, PA state legislature, the U.S.
Marshals, adult and juvenile probation, work release facilities,
anti human trafficking organizations, the coroner’s office, and a secure
facility for youth offenders.

Join the Criminal Justice Club.

Combine your major with a
minor in sociology and anthropology, urban studies, gender studies,
peace and conflict studies, or a number of other minors.

Delve into courses ranging from Human Trafficking, to Terrorism, to World Justice Systems and Evidence, and Search and Seizure.